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Law enforcement in Snohomish County continues to seek balance for pursuits

After adjustments from state lawmakers, police say the practice often works as it should. Critics aren’t so sure

Boone Bisbey, 2, and Hunnika Bisbey, 39, walk along the beach and driftwood at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Coconut “bomb” forces temporary closure of Mukilteo’s Lighthouse Park

The park reopened after 9 a.m. Tuesday after bomb squad teams confirmed the device was not an explosive.

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Monroe shooting sends one person to the hospital on Friday

Officers believe the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the assault at Skykomish River Park.

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Everett women steal $2.5K of merchandise, including quinceanera dress, police say

The boutique owner’s daughter reported the four females restrained her and hit her with their car while fleeing.

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office K-9 vehicle along U.S. 2 where a man was shot on Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025, in Sultan, Washington. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

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Suspect arrested in King County after person shot near Sultan along US 2

The assault investigation closed down east and westbound lanes of U.S. 2 Wednesday afternoon.

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Stanwood jail costs expected to exceed budget by end of 2025

As of September, the Stanwood police has spent $53,078 of its $59,482 annual jail budget.

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AG sues owner of bikini barista stands in Snohomish County

Lawsuit alleges Jonathan Tagle subjected workers to sexual harassment, retaliation and wage theft.

Alex Waggoner is handcuffed after being sentenced to 19 years for the murder of Abdulkadir Shariif Gedi on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds man sentenced to more than 19 years for death of rideshare driver

Judge Richard Okrent sentenced Alex Waggoner, 23, Wednesday after a jury earlier found him guilty of murder in…

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Everett police arrest driver suspected of fatal pedestrian collision

Police believe suspect is connected to July 27 collision where a pedestrian was allegedly dragged for over 10…

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Hazmat teams give all clear after investigation at Naval Station Everett

Snohomish County hazmat first responders responded to the scene Monday but could find no sign of hazardous materials.

Firefighters responded Monday, Sep. 15, 2025, to reports of a woman trapped on the balcony of the Crystal Springs Apartments in Everett due to a fire on the west side of the building. (Everett Fire Department)

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Two people injured in Everett apartment fire on Monday

The cause of the fire on Casino Road remains under investigation.

Firefighters responded to reports of a mobile home fire that spread to CONEX box and a pickup truck on Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025, in Monroe. The fire destroyed the contents of a nearby CONEX box. (Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

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Fire engulfs mobile home, pickup truck and storage container near Monroe

Firefighters said the mobile home was unoccupied at the time of Sunday’s fire.

Firefighters responded to a residential fire on Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025, that resulted in one man dead and another injured in Everett. (South County Fire)

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One dead and another injured in an Everett house fire on Sunday

Firefighters experienced small explosions believed to be from ammunition cooking off in the fire.

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One person in custody after a stabbing Thursday evening in Everett

One man was transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries.

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Everett police arrest couple on suspicion of trafficking a minor

Investigators said couple had seven to nine females as young as 13 years old working with them.

Copper Lake as seen from Vesper Peak on Oct. 8, 2023. A helicopter trying to land on the south end of the lake — the nearest shoreline in the image — crashed into the water in early September, where it remained weeks later. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)

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Behind inviting social media videos lurks danger at Vesper Peak, deputies say

The Snohomish County peak, popular with recreationalists, has seen a spike in search and rescue missions.

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Security guard pleads not guilty of impersonating Edmonds detective

In his first court appearance Monday, a judge set bail at $50,000 for Michael Scaletta-Teates.

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Dispute between man and 2 women in Arlington ended in accidental stabbing

One man in custody for unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault.

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Man arrested after police pursuit in stolen vehicle on Friday

The suspect was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of 18 charges.

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A road rage incident escalated when bystander displayed firearm outside Arlington School District office

Presidents Elementary School activated a precautionary lock-out following the incident.